6+ years of experience in women's design, focusing on sweaters, knits, and RTW categories.
Proven ability to translate trends into commercially successful product lines.
Strong knowledge of sweater construction, yarn gauge, and garment-dye techniques.
Experience with private label partnerships or subscription retail channels, preferably with Stitch Fix.
Demonstrated success in leading the design process from concept to production with strict calendar accountability.
Understanding of target costings and designing to price points.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director on trend direction and product vision for non-denim categories.
Drive the design process for private label lines, balancing aesthetics with customer demographics.
Present collection concepts through trend analysis and tailored mood boards.
Lead raw material sourcing and fabric development with suppliers, focusing on innovations.
Own design from initial sketch to final fit, ensuring quality standards are met.
Guide fittings and resolve production issues while maintaining fit consistency.
Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to meet design milestones and margins.
Analyze sales feedback to refine styles and capture emerging trends.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead creative development for a growing private label business.
Hands-on role with a focus on innovative sweater and knit designs.
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Potential for travel for sourcing and trend research.
Work in a dynamic office located in Los Angeles.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
We're looking for a hands-on, elevated Senior Apparel Designer to lead the creative development for our growing private label business in partnership with Stitch Fix. This is a high-impact role that blends commercial creativity, technical expertise, and cross-functional leadership. Focusing exclusively on sweaters, knits, and wovens for RTW, you will translate market trends and data-driven client insights into elevated, highly wearable product lines tailored specifically to the Stitch Fix customer profile.
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with the Director, Private Labels on trend direction, and product vision across non-denim categories (sweaters, cut-and-sew knits, and RTW).
Drive the design process for private label lines, balancing the KNG aesthetic with Stitch Fix's specific customer demographics, fit preferences, and performance data.
Present collection concepts through trend analysis, mood boards, yarn/fabric recommendations, and key item stories tailored to partner needs.
Lead raw material sourcing and fabric/yarn development with domestic and international suppliers, staying ahead of innovations in sweater yarns, knit structures, and woven fabrications.
Own design from initial sketch to final fit, ensuring silhouette, drape, fabric performance, trim, and construction align with quality standards.
Guide fittings, problem-solve production and technical issues, and maintain fit consistency across all non-denim product categories.
Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Tech Design, and Production to ensure design calendar milestones and target margins are consistently met.
Analyze partner sales feedback and data to continually refine styles, update core drivers, and capture emerging trend opportunities.
Manage seasonal development and sample budgets with accountability and accuracy.
Identify process improvements and implement workflow efficiencies for the private label design lifecycle.
Who You Are:
6+ years of experience in women's design, with explicit expertise in sweaters, cut-and-sew knits, and RTW categories.
Elevated aesthetic with a proven ability to translate trends into commercially successful, high-volume product lines.
Strong knowledge of sweater construction, yarn gauge, garment-dye techniques, knit fabrics, woven drape, and trim sourcing.
Demonstrated experience designing for private label partnerships, wholesale accounts, or subscription/data-driven retail channels (experience working with Stitch Fix is a major plus).
Proven success leading the design process from concept through final production while maintaining strict calendar accountability.
Strong understanding of target costings, margin targets, and designing to price points.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a calm, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
Exceptional collaboration, communication, and presentation skills when working with internal cross-functional teams and external partner contacts.
Ability to work full-time on-site in our Los Angeles office (Monday - Friday), with willingness to travel as needed for sourcing and trend research.
